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NEW YORK -- The referendums planned in areas of Ukraine under Russian control are "fake" ballots that lack legitimacy and would change nothing on the ground, Latvian President Egils Levits told Nikkei in an interview. [1]

AFP A top United Nations expert on Thursday urged law enforcement agencies around the world to ban 20 “modern-day torture tools,” such as spiked batons, electric shock bands and caged beds, used by a range of countries including Myanmar. [3]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-09-22 · 85% match

Latvian president slams 'illegal' referendums in occupied Ukraine

NEW YORK -- The referendums planned in areas of Ukraine under Russian control are "fake" ballots that lack legitimacy and would change nothing on the ground, Latvian President Egils Levits told Nikkei in an interview.

[2] FI yle.fi · 2022-01-28 · 50% match

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The government announced an easing of restaurant opening hours late on Thursday evening. The tabloid Ilta-Sanomat's headline refers to "extra time for dining restaurants" but "no mercy for pubs".

[3] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2023-10-14 · 32% match

UN expert urges ban of ‘inherently cruel’ torture tools

AFP A top United Nations expert on Thursday urged law enforcement agencies around the world to ban 20 “modern-day torture tools,” such as spiked batons, electric shock bands and caged beds, used by a range of countries including Myanmar.

[4] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 33% match

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